A daylong hartal, enforced by 'Santras O Chandabaji Protirodh Committee,' protesting rise in terrorist activities and extortion in the district is underway peacefully.
The platform called the shutdown on Monday.
The activists of the committee brought out a procession led by committee convener Rafiqul Islam on Tuesday morning.
No long-route buses have left the district town since morning.
A large number of police personnel were deployed to maintain law and order during the shutdown.


